Strip & Wax
We strip off old, yellowed wax buildup down to the bare floor, then lay down fresh coats for a deep, even shi…
Strip & Wax in NashvilleVacuuming lifts what sits on top of a carpet. Everything else — the grit that works its way down to the backing, the oils that make a hallway look darker than the rest of the room, the smell that comes back on humid days — stays in the fibers until it gets extracted. That is what we do: hot water extraction that flushes the soil out and pulls it back with it, rather than scrubbing it deeper. It works on high-traffic hallways, offices, apartments and the empty units nobody wants to look at during a move-out.
A significant share of what is in a carpet is dry soil — grit, sand, skin, fibers. If that goes into extraction dry it turns to mud and gets harder to remove, not easier. A proper pre-vacuum before any water touches the carpet is unglamorous and it is the step that separates a carpet that comes up clean from one that looks fine while wet and disappointing once dry.
Expect a few hours. The real answer depends on three things: how much soil was in the carpet, how humid the day is, and how much air moves through the room. A closed bedroom in August dries slower than an open office with the HVAC running. Opening windows, running fans and leaving the air conditioning on all help. We will tell you what to expect for your specific rooms before we pack up, and we would rather give you a realistic number than a flattering one.
Wet carpet is not just an inconvenience. Carpet that stays damp too long is how mold gets started underneath, in the pad where nobody looks. That is why over-wetting is worth avoiding and why airflow after the job matters.
Most traffic soil, most food and drink spills, and most odors respond well to extraction. Some things are permanent damage rather than dirt: bleach marks, dye stains from certain drinks, sun fading, and fibers that have been physically worn down in a doorway have changed the carpet itself. We will tell you which category your problem is in before we start, so nobody is surprised at the end.
Pet accidents are their own conversation. Urine soaks past the fiber into the pad and sometimes the subfloor, so surface cleaning brings the smell back within days. Tell us up front if pets are part of the picture and we will look at what the situation actually needs.
High-turnover spaces get the most out of regular extraction, because the soil never gets a chance to grind in permanently. For move-outs, carpet is usually the difference between an empty unit that shows well and one that looks tired, and we can handle it alongside the general clean in the same visit.
Stay off the carpet with shoes until it is fully dry, and put foil or plastic under furniture legs if anything gets moved back early — metal and dark wood can leave marks on damp fibers. Vacuum again in a couple of days, once everything has dried and the pile has settled.
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Usually a few hours, though it depends on the carpet, the humidity and how much air moves through the room. Fans, open windows and the air conditioning all speed it up. We will tell you what to expect for your rooms before we finish.
Many will. Some things are damage rather than dirt — bleach marks, dye stains and worn-down fibers have changed the carpet itself. We will tell you which one you are looking at before we start rather than after.
We move what is safe to move and clean around what is not. Very heavy pieces, electronics and anything fragile stay where they are.
Tell us up front if pets are involved. Urine usually soaks past the fibers into the pad, so surface cleaning alone brings the smell back — we need to look at how far down it went before promising a result.
Every space is different, so we look at yours before quoting. Send us your request and our team gets back to you with the exact cost — no obligation.